Terraced house for sale in Fournier Street, London E1

Huguenot house and Tunman's Cottage.

Description
An incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a South facing Georgian terrace in Spitalfields with an additional freehold 'Tunman's Cottage'.

Dating back to circa 1726, Fournier Street was developed in response to the settlement of a significant number of French Huguenots arriving to Spitalfields at the time. Many of the dwellings were occupied by weavers and silk mercers with workshops occupying the uppermost floor (to make use of the best quality light) and the ground floor commonly used as showrooms for the finished products.

The main house is Grade II listed and is one of the most complete examples in the local area retaining many of the original features including; intricate wooden staircase, wood paneling, marble fireplaces, shutters, original floor boards and even a wig cupboard.

A secluded rear garden leads to the 'Tunman's cottage', an independent dwelling with a separate freehold title and access from Brick Lane via Seven Stars Yard. The building is over two floors, with a lounge and kitchen diner on the ground floor and two bedrooms and bathroom on the first. The cottage can be accessed from the garden of the main house or from Seven Stars Yard.

The Tunman's cottage is currently let although can be offered with vacant possession. The sale is chain free.

Location
Fournier Street is located in the heart of the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area and is one of the area's most sought after residential roads.

Aligned with some of London's finest examples of 18th century townhouses, it runs between Commercial Street and Brick Lane.

Spitalfields Market.

Square Footage: 3,200 sq ft